Be sure to include your name, daytime phone number, address, name and phone number of legal next-of-kin, method of payment, and the name of the funeral home/crematory to contact for verification of death.

Faith Notes: April 2

North Cary Baptist Church is looking for a volunteer to lead the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service at 505 Reedy Creek Road. If you are interested, call the church office at 919-469-8023.

First Baptist Weekday Preschool

First Baptist Church - Cary’s First Baptist Weekday Preschool has openings for children ages 18 months to 5 years for 2014-15. Summer camp is available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 2, to Friday, June 6; Monday, July 7, to Friday, July 11; and Monday, Aug. 4, to Friday, Aug. 8. The preschool is at 218 S. Academy St., Cary. For more information, contact Aliza Travis at 919-467-6356, ext. 114, or atravis@caryfbc.org, or go www.caryfbc.org/weekday.

Lent worship services

• First United Methodist Church - Cary will host worship services throughout Lent at 117 S. Academy St., Cary. For the schedule and details, go to www.fumc-cary.org/Lent.

• Christ the King Lutheran Church will host worship services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesdays through April 9 at 600 Walnut St., Cary. Dinner is at 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays before the 7 p.m. service. For details, go to www.christthekingcary.org.

Singles Ministry fundraiser

The Westwood Baptist Church Singles Ministry will raise money for The Widow’s Peek Shoes for Africa project with a fundraiser at Wine and Design at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at 219 Bickett Ave., Raleigh. Bring shoes to donate. To register, go to bit.ly/1guv8C2. For more information, call the church office at 919-469-9393.

GriefShare

White Plains United Methodist Church will host a 13-week series of GriefShare meetings from 7-9 p.m. starting Thursday, April 3, in room C205 at 313 SE Maynard Road, Cary. The series of grief support group meetings costs $15. For details or to sign up, call 919-449-6392 or go to www.wpumc.com.

Men’s Breakfast

First Baptist Church - Cary will host a Men’s Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, in the church dining hall, 218 S. Academy St. Former Appalachian State University football coach Jerry Moore will speak. To register, call 919-467-6356 or go to www.caryfbc.org/men.

The Point Church grand opening

The Point Church will celebrate its grand opening after merging with Cary Christian Church with worship services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, April 6, at 1503 Walnut St., Cary. For details, go to www.pointchurch.com.

Faith and Finance

Dorcas Ministries will host an 11-week financial management class from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, April 8 through June 17, at 187 High House Road, Cary. Participants will learn about managing debt and loans, saving for emergencies and increasing their credit scores. The classes are free and include dinner. To sign up, call 919-469-9861, ext. 201, or email outreach@dorcas-cary.org.

Easter celebrations

• Sunrise United Methodist Church will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, at 5420 Sunset Lake Road, Holly Springs. The church is looking for volunteers to help set up the event. If you are interested, contact Mary Moss at mksmoss@gmail.com or Cris Preble at jayandcris@nc.rr.com.
• Ambassador Presbyterian Church will host an Easter Festival and Egg Hunt from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at 1010 Schieffelin Road, Apex. In case of bad weather, the event will be on Saturday, April 19. There will be an egg hunt for ages 12 and younger (in four age groups), inflatables, carnival games and prizes, crafts and a hot dog lunch. The event is free and open to the public. For details, call 919-249-0230 or go to www.ambassadorpres.org.
• Westwood Baptist Church will host a Children’s Easter Celebration for children in grades one through six at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, April 13, at 200 Westhigh St., Cary. For details, call 919-469-9393.
• Westwood Baptist Church will host an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at 200 Westhigh St., Cary. For details, call 919-469-9393.
• HillCity Church will host an Easter egg hunt at 11:15 a.m. in the parking lot at Highcroft Drive Elementary School, 5415 Highcroft Drive, Cary. There will be a bounce house, train rides, hot dogs, egg hunts for toddlers and elementary school students and a $75 prize in each egg hunt. For details, go to www.hillcitychurch.tv.

Palm Sunday

White Plains United Methodist Church will host worship services at 8:20 a.m. and 11 a.m. with a Palm Sunday event after the 11 a.m. service Sunday, April 13, at 313 SE Maynard Road, Cary. For details, go to www.wpumc.com.

Christian Book Drive

Sunrise United Methodist Church will host the Christian Book Drive for Christian Library International, a ministry from Raleigh that distributes Christian reading material to prisons, through Sunday, April 13, at 5420 Sunset Lake Road, Holly Springs. Christian Library International needs Bibles and Christian books, novels, CDs, DVDs, videos, Bible studies and devotionals in English or Spanish. For more information, go to www.christianlibraryinternational.org.

Finishing Well: Your Decision Matters

Cary Presbyterian Church and Hospice of Wake County will host a class, Finishing Well: Your Decision Matters, for National Healthcare Decisions Day at 10 a.m. Monday, April 14, at 614 Griffis St., Cary. Complimentary Five Wishes documentation will be offered. Five Wishes is an advance directive by nonprofit Aging with Dignity. To RSVP, email mandy.nester@carypresbyterian.org.

Raleigh Christian Women’s Connection

The Raleigh Christian Women’s Connection will meet for a concert by singers and songwriters Jonathan and Emily Martin and an inspirational speech by Sarah Bush from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the N.C. State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. Lunch costs $16 and a free nursery is available. RSVP by Thursday, April 10, by calling 919-337-8003 or emailing rcwreservations@gmail.com.

Maundy Thursday, Good Friday service

Sunrise United Methodist Church will host a Maundy Thursday worship service at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17, and a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. Friday, April 18, at 5420 Sunset Lake Road, Holly Springs. For details, go to www.mysunrise.org.

Tenebrae service

First United Methodist Church - Cary will host a musical Tenebrae service with Craig Courtney at 7 p.m. Friday, April 18, at 117 S. Academy St., Cary. For details, go to www.fumc-cary.org.

Woodhaven Baptist Church offers a contemplative worship service with meditation from 8:30-9:15 a.m. Sundays at 4000 Kildaire Farm Road, Apex.

Worship services at The Cary

First United Methodist Church - Cary hosts worship services at The Cary theater at 9:45 a.m. Sundays at 122 E. Chatham St.

Walk tHis Way

White Plains United Methodist Church will host Walk tHis Way, a walking and social group, from 7-7:45 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays in the Christian Life Center gym at 313 SE Maynard Road, Cary. For details, go to www.wpumc.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Holly Springs United Methodist Church hosts “There is a Solution” Alcoholics Anonymous group meetings from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 108 Avent Ferry Road.

Sisters in Support

White Plains United Methodist Church hosts a support group for women who had or currently have breast cancer from 7-8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 313 SE Maynard Road, Cary. For more information, email Lee Heathcoat at lee@wpumc.com.

Family support ministry meeting

A family support ministry organized by Mary Williams-Farrington and the Pardoned by Christ Ministry meets the first, second and fourth Tuesday of every month at The Point Church, 1503 Walnut St., Cary. The ministry provides support for people who have been incarcerated or who have or have had an incarcerated family member. For details, call 919-272-3045 or 919-255-5883 or go to www.pardonedbychrist.org.

Summit Evangelical Covenant Church will host Celebrate Recovery meetings for people recovering from hurting, hangups and habits at 8 p.m. Wednesdays at 590 Westhigh St., Cary. For more information on Celebrate Recovery, go to www.celebraterecovery.com. For more information on the church’s program, go to www.summitnc.org or email summit@summitnc.org.

Labyrinth meditation

Cary Presbyterian Church offers a labyrinth meditation walk from 5:30-7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at 614 Griffis St. For details, call 919-469-1337 or visit www.carypresbyterian.org.

Cancer support group

A cancer support group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room WC108 at Colonial Baptist Church, 6051 Tryon Road, Cary. Details: Phyllis Travers, 919-233-0355.

Prayer study

Author and speaker Sarah Bush will host a 12-week study on prayer with her book, “The Invitation – Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace,” from 10-11:30 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at 708 Town Side Drive, Apex. For information or registration, email sarah@sarahbush.com.

Celebrate Recovery for Women meets at 6 p.m. every Friday at the homes of members of North Cary Baptist Church. The group helps women with hurting, hangups and habits. Details: 919-469-8023.

Brown Bag Ministry

The Brown Bag Ministry, which feeds more than 1,400 people a week, is looking for middle- and high school-age volunteers. The group meets at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Apex about 9 a.m. Saturdays. Volunteers prepare bagged meals and hand them out in Raleigh. The group usually finishes by 1 p.m. Details: www.brownbagministry.org.

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